HP AlphaServer GS80 Upgrade Manual
Hewlett-Packard Company
AlphaServer GS80
Upgrade Manual
Order Number: EK-GSR80-UP. C01
This manual is for service providers of HP AlphaServer GS80
systems. It discusses system expansion and upgrade of an
original system with faster CPUs.
August 2002
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appropriées.
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Contents
Preface ix
Chapter 1 Overview
1.1 The System............................................................................................1-2
1.2 GS80 Block Diagram............................................................................. 1-3
1.3 GS80 Physical Diagram........................................................................1-4
1.4 Cabinets ................................................................................................ 1-5
Chapter 2 System Upgrade
2.1 Installing a Power Subrack................................................................... 2-2
2.2 Installing the Second Drawer ............................................................... 2-4
2.2.1 Installing the Distribution Board Assembly .........................................2-6
2.2.2 Global Port, Clock, and Ground Connections........................................2-8
2.2.3 Power, Signal, and CSB Connections.................................................. 2-14
Chapter 3 PCI Box Installation
3.1 Installing a PCI Box.............................................................................. 3-2
3.1.1 Preparing the PCI Box for Installation................................................. 3-4
3.1.2 Preparing the Cabinet for PCI Box Installation ................................... 3-6
3.1.3 Installing the PCI Box and Making Cable Connections .......................3-8
3.2 Expander Cabinet Configurations ...................................................... 3-10
Chapter 4 System Power-Up
4.1 Control Panel Keyswitch....................................................................... 4-2
4.2 Installing the System Management Console ........................................ 4-4
4.3 Powering Up the System....................................................................... 4-5
4.4 Q-VET Installation Verification.......................................................... 4-14
4.4.1 Installing Q-VET................................................................................. 4-16
4.4.2 Running Q-VET................................................................................... 4-18
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4.4.3 Reviewing Results of the Q-VET Run.................................................4-20
4.4.4 De-Installing Q-VET ........................................................................... 4-22
Appendix A GS80 Interconnection Diagram
Appendix B Upgrades Using B4166 and B4168CPUs
B.1 Upgrades Retaining Older CPUs..........................................................B-2
B.2 Upgrades Replacing Older CPUs..........................................................B-5
B.3 Changing the Clock Module Switch Settings........................................B-7
B.4 B4168 Compatibility Switch ...............................................................B-11
B.5 Verification..........................................................................................B-12
B.6 Replacing the System Cosmetics.........................................................B-13
Index
Examples
4–1 Power-Up Display ................................................................................. 4-5
B–1 Updating the Firmware ........................................................................B-5
Figures
1–1 A GS80 System...................................................................................... 1-2
1–2 GS80 Block Diagram (Two-Drawer System)......................................... 1-3
1–3 GS80 Physical Diagram (Two-Drawer System) .................................... 1-4
2–1 Installing the Power Subrack ...............................................................2-2
2–2 Installing Second Drawer...................................................................... 2-4
2–3 Installing the Distribution Board Assembly ......................................... 2-6
2–4 Cable Connections-1.............................................................................. 2-8
2–5 Cable Connections-2............................................................................ 2-11
2–6 Cable Connections-3............................................................................ 2-12
2–7 Cable Connections-4............................................................................ 2-13
2–8 Power, Signal, and CSB Connections.................................................. 2-14
3–1 PCI Box ................................................................................................. 3-2
3–2 Preparing the PCI Box for Installation.................................................3-4
3–3 Preparing the Cabinet for Installation ................................................. 3-6
3–4 Cable Connections of the PCI Box ........................................................3-8
3–5 Configurations Based on the Starlight Storage Shelf......................... 3-10
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3–6 Configurations Based on the StorageWorks Storage Shelf................. 3-11
3–7 Mounting Locations for the Starlight Storage Shelves....................... 3-12
3–8 Mounting Locations for the StorageWorks Storage Shelves............... 3-13
3–9 Mounting Locations for the PCI Box................................................... 3-14
3–10 Mounting Locations for the Memory Channel .................................... 3-15
4–1 Operator Control Panel......................................................................... 4-2
A–1 GS80 Interconnection Diagram.............................................................A-2
B–1 Installing a CPU ...................................................................................B-2
B–2 System Clock Switch Packs...................................................................B-7
B–3 Accessing the Clock Module..................................................................B-8
B–4 Setting the B4168 Compatibility Switch.............................................B-11
B–5 GS80 Cabinet ......................................................................................B-13
Tables
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1–1 Cabinet Models and Power Requirements............................................1-5
3–1 PCI Box Mounting Hardware ...............................................................3-3
4–1 Keyswitch Functions on the Control Panel........................................... 4-3
B–1 Comparisons of CPUs............................................................................B-3
B–2 Comparisons of System Drawers ..........................................................B-4
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Preface
Intended Audience
This manual is for service providers of HP AlphaServer GS80 systems.
Document Structure
This manual uses a structured documentation design. Topics are organized into
small sections, usually consisting of two facing pages. Most topics begin with an
abstract that provides an overview of the section, followed by an illustration or
example. The facing page contains descriptions, procedures, and syntax
definitions.
This manual has four chapters and two appendixes.
• Chapter 1, Overview, provides a conceptual introduction to the system.
• Chapter 2, System Upgrade, discusses the requirements for the upgrade
of a one-drawer system to a two-drawer system.
• Chapter 3, PCI Box Installation, describes how to install a PCI box. A
section at the end of the chapter gives the configuration rules for an
expander cabinet.
• Chapter 4, System Power-Up, describes how to power up the system and
when to boot the operating system.
• Appendix A, GS80 Interconnection Diagram, shows how the
components of the GS80 system are interconnected.
• Appendix B, Upgrades Using B4166 and B4168 CPUs, discusses how to
upgrade an original (blue cabinet) system to a new (black cabinet) system
that operates with faster CPUs.
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Documentation Titles
Table 1 HP AlphaServer GS80 Documentation
Title Order Number
QA–6GAAA–G8 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 Documentation Kit
EK–GS320–UG AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide
EK–GS320–RM AlphaServer GS80/160/320 Firmware Reference Manual
EK–GSPAR–RM AlphaServer GS80/160/320 Getting Started with Partitions
EK–GS320–IN AlphaServer GS160/320 Installation Guide
EK–GSR80–IN AlphaServer GS80 Installation Guide
AG–RKSW*–BE AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User Information CD
QA–6GAAB–G8 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 Service Documentation Kit
EK–GS320–SV AlphaServer GS80/160/320 Service Manual
EK–GS320–RM AlphaServer GS80/160/320 Firmware Reference Manual
AG–RKSZ*–BE AlphaServer GS80/160/320 Service Information CD
EK–GSCON–IN AlphaServer GS80/160/320 System Management Console
Installation Guide
EK–GSCON–UG AlphaServer GS80/160/320 System Management Console
Installation and User Guide
EK–GS320–UP AlphaServer GS160/320 Upgrade Manual
EK–GSR80–UP AlphaServer GS80 Upgrade Manual
EK–GS320–SP AlphaServer GS80/160/320 Site Preparation
Information on the Internet
Visit the HP Web site at www.compaq.com/alphaserver for service tools and
more information about the
AlphaServer GS80 system.
Overview 1-1
Chapter 1
Overview
The AlphaServer GS80 systems form the low end of the family of highperformance server platforms GS80/160/320 designed for enterprise-level
applications. Like the GS160/320 systems, the GS80 systems are distinguished
by their versatility and high degree of expandability.
This chapter gives an overview of the GS80 system with a block diagram and a
physical diagram. Section 1-4 lists the system and expander cabinets with
their power requirements.
The GS80 system is contained in a single cabinet. It is a drawer-based system
consisting of one or two drawers. Each drawer contains one QBB with up to
four CPU modules and up to four memory modules. In a two-drawer system a
distribution board connects the two QBBs through their global ports.
The system cabinet of the GS80 also contains the power supplies and
accommodates one PCI box, a storage shelf (optional), and the OCP (operator
control panel). An expander cabinet can house additional PCI boxes and
storage shelves.
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1.1 The System
The GS80 systems come in two Alpha microprocessor configurations:
4-processor and 8-processor. Each group of four microprocessors,
along with memory and I/O modules, is designed into a single quad
building block (QBB) that is housed in a drawer. Thus the systems
are also designated as one-drawer and two-drawer.
Figure 1–1 A GS80 System
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Overview 1-3
System Upgrades
A system upgrade is achieved in three ways:
• Adding a second drawer to a single drawer system
• Adding a storage device to the single-drawer system
• Adding an expander cabinet to accommodate any additional I/O devices
This manual details the procedures for the addition of a second drawer to the
system cabinet as well as the installation of a PCI box. The addition of an
expander cabinet is discussed in the AlphaServer GS80 Installation Guide
(EK-GSR80-IN).
CPU Upgrades
In this upgrade, the original 4-Mbyte B-cache B4125 CPUs are replaced with
faster B4166 CPUs (8-Mbyte B-cache) or B4168 CPUs (16-Mbyte B-cache); or
B4166 or B4168 CPUs are added to the existing system. The original system
has the following characteristics:
1. The system cabinet is blue.
2. The system drawer(s) supports 4 Mbytes of CPU B-cache.
3. The system contains 731 MHz B4125 CPUs only.
4. The system runs on a 9.6 ns clock.
The addition of B4166 or B4168 CPUs to an existing system with B4125 CPUs
results in a partial upgrade. In a fully upgraded system, all system drawers
would support the size of the CPU’s B-cache, and all B4125 CPUs would be
replaced with B4166 or B4168 CPUs.
The rules and procedures for upgrading an original system are discussed in
Appendix B.
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1.2 GS80 Block Diagram
Figure 1–2 shows a block diagram of a two-drawer GS80 system. A
distribution board makes the interconnect between the two drawers
(QBBs) through their global ports.
Figure 1– 2 GS80 Block Diagram (Two-Drawer System)
PCI Box
PCI Box
System Drawer 1
System Drawer 2
CPU
MEM
I/O GP
CPU CPU CPU
Switch
MEMMEMMEM
Distribution
Board
CPU
MEM
I/O GP
CPU CPU CPU
Switch
MEMMEMMEM
PCI Box
PCI Box
PK-0630-99
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1.3 GS80 Physical Diagram
Figure 1–3 shows the physical diagram of a two-drawer GS80 system
with a PCI box and an optional storage unit.
Figure 1– 3 GS80 Physical Diagram (Two-Drawer System)
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Control
Panel
PCI Box
Storage
(optional)
System Drawer 1
System Drawer 2
Power Supplies
AC Input Boxes
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1.4 Cabinets
Table 1–1 shows the model number of cabinets and power
requirements for GS80 systems operating in various electrical
environments.
Table 1– 1 Cabinet Models and Power Requirements
Cabinet Model Power Requirement
System Cabinet H9A20-CA
(U.S./Canada)
115-127V
System Cabinet H9A20-CB
(Europe)
200-240V
System Cabinet H9A20-CC
(U.S./Canada/Japan)
200-240V
Expander Cabinet H9A20-AA
(U.S./Canada)
115-127V
Expander Cabinet H9A20-AB
(Europe)
200-240V
Expander Cabinet H9A20-AC
(U.S./Canada/Japan)
200-240V
System Upgrade 2-1
Chapter 2
System Upgrade
To upgrade a one-drawer system to a two-drawer system, you must:
• Install the power subrack for the second drawer
• Install the second drawer
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2.1 Installing a Power Subrack
Install the power subrack first, then install the second drawer. Figure
2–1 shows how to install the power subrack.
Figure 2–1 Installing the Power Subrack
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2
2
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The shipping box of the power subrack assembly contains the following items:
• Subrack power supply assembly
• Two base support brackets, right-hand and left-hand
• Mounting kit hardware consisting of two M6 screws, six M5 screws, and
four M6 nuts
Refer to Figure 2–1 and install the power subrack into the cabinet as follows:
1. Insert an M6 screw
on the left-hand base support bracket (74-52913-01)
through the appropriate hole on the left-hand rail of the cabinet front so
that the bracket is inside the cabinet and the three securing holes are lined
up with the cabinet rail holes. Secure with an M6 nut.
2. Secure the back of the base support bracket to the rear cabinet rail hole
with an M6 screw and nut
.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the right-hand base support bracket (74-52913-02).
Tighten all the nuts with a hex wrench.
4. Slide the power subrack assembly onto the base support brackets and push
it into the cabinet.
5. Attach the power subrack assembly to the front of the cabinet with two M6
screws and nuts on each side
.
6. Route the power cables
from the subrack over the rail inside the cabinet
and then over to the bottom AC input box. Plug the power cables into the
AC input box.
7. Connect the power and signal cables
to the connectors on the rear panel
of the power subrack. Also, connect the OCP power cable to the subrack.
8. Install the power supplies.
You have now installed the power subrack into the cabinet. Next, you must
install the second drawer and make the cable connections.
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2.2 Installing the Second Drawer
Figure 2–2 shows a system with two drawers. To install the second
drawer you must first prepare the system cabinet. Insert the drawer
referring to Figures 2-2 to 2-7.
Figure 2–2 Installing Second Drawer
1
Left
Bracket
Right
Bracket
2
3
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Refer to Figure 2–2 and install the second drawer as follows:
1. Install the front mounting brackets
and rear brackets
to the slides.
Leave rear brackets slightly loose. Locate hole 28 on the left rail and hole
29 on the right rail. Ensure that the holes have U-nuts and fasten the left
and right mounting brackets for the slides.
2. Mount the left side external track to the rails using two M6 screws
. Do
the front end first, then the rear end. Tighten mounting screws. Repeat for
the right side external track, but leave loose for proper alignment with
drawer slides.
3. Pull out the slide rails all the way until they lock. Make sure that the ball
bearing races on the external slide rails are positioned forward. Lift the
drawer (two persons needed) and carefully engage the internal rails on the
drawer with the external slide rails on the cabinet. Carefully slide the
drawer into the cabinet while making sure that the drawer rails engage
with the bearings.
4. Slide the drawer in and ensure that the loose right slide has engaged
correctly with the mating track. Tighten the right slide mounting screws.
5. Test that the drawer is installed properly by sliding it in and out of the
cabinet. Then, push the drawer all the way into the cabinet.
You must now install the distribution board assembly and make the following
cable connections:
• Global port cables
• Clock module power and signal harness
• Clock module coaxial cable
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2.2.1 Installing the Distribution Board Assembly
Remove the placeholder bracket and insert the distribution board
assembly from the rear of the cabinet. Fasten it to the upper and lower
drawers. See Figure 2–3.
Figure 2–3 Installing the Distribution Board Assembly
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Refer to Figure 2–3 and install the distribution board assembly as follows:
1. Pull the top drawer out of the cabinet and remove the placeholder bracket
. Push the drawer back in.
2. Repeat step 1 on the lower drawer. Discard the placeholder brackets.
3. At the rear of the cabinet, push both drawers out about ten inches. Insert
the distribution board assembly from the rear of the cabinet and fasten it to
the upper and lower drawers
. The upper part is fastened with two M4
screws and the lower part with two captive screws. Note the guide pins and
mount the assembly to the upper drawer first. Do not tighten screws.
Ensure that lower captive screws are aligned and engaged to lower drawer.
If alignment of captive fasteners is not possible, loosen the eight M6 slide
mounting screws of one drawer and adjust for proper alignment. Once
alignment is made, tighten all screws and torque M6 screws to 6.9 Newtonmeters and M4 screws to 2 Newton-meters. Do not torque captive fasteners.
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2.2.2 Global Port, Clock, and Ground Connections
Refer to Figure 2–4 to Figure 2–7 in making the global port, clock, and
ground connections.
Figure 2–4 Cable Connections-1
(FRONT VIEW)
A0
B0
B1
A1
1
2
3
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Refer to Figures 2-4 to 2-7 and make cable connections from the drawers to the
distribution board assembly. Do the lower drawer first.
1. Loosen captive fasteners on the distribution board assembly and extend the
lower drawer.
2. Remove drawer cover to assemble and route cables.
3. Remove the CPU and memory modules near the back left corner of the
drawer. Then, remove the two screws that hold the clock compartment
cover and remove the cover. Next, remove the plastic clock compartment
shield.
4. Attach global cables marked A1 and B1 to backplane connectors marked A0
and B0, and route through clamp and chassis cutout
.
5. Route male end of power harness through rear cutout and secure unused
female connector with clamp
.
6. Route coax cable and power harness through chassis cutout
. Reinstall
the clock compartment shield and the clock compartment cover removed
earlier. Reinstall the CPU and memory modules and reattach the drawer
cover.
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7. Carefully pull out the upper drawer while keeping the cables from the lower
drawer out of the way to protect them from any damage by the distribution
board assembly
(see Figure 2–5). Ensure that the distribution board
assembly is engaged with the lower drawer. Tighten captive fasteners.
8. Remove the CPU and memory modules near the back left corner of the
drawer. Then, remove the two screws that hold the clock compartment
cover and remove the cover. Next, remove the plastic clock compartment
shield.
9. Attach global ports marked A0 and B0 to the connectors on the backplane
labeled A0 and B0. Route the power harness loose female connector and
global cables from the upper drawer to the connectors in the distribution
board assembly
. Fold cables such that they route flat under the bracket
and attach without twist to the distribution board.
NOTE: Figure 2–4 does not show global cables being routed through the inner
chassis cable clamp.
10. Connect the power harness plug from the lower drawer to the power
harness receptacle of the upper drawer
(see Figure 2–6). The bottom
drawer receptacle and clock module are not used.
11. Route the coax cable from the lower drawer through the distribution board
assembly and the upper drawer rear cutout and connect it to the clock
module of the upper drawer. Coil excess cable into no less than a 3-inch
diameter loop through the clamp in the distribution board assembly
.
Install shield and clock compartment cover with screws.
System Upgrade 2-11
Figure 2– 5 Cable Connections-2
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12. Connect the global port cables of the upper and lower drawers
to the
distribution board. Attach the plastic shield to cable B0 before plugging in
its connector. Then, fold the shield up to protect the global port cables from
the metal flanges.
13. Put the two covers on the distribution board assembly. Insert the tabs of
the distribution board assembly covers through the chassis slots, close the
covers, and fasten them to the chassis
with screws. (see Figure 2–7).
14. In the upper drawer, reinstall the CPU and memory modules. Next,
reattach the drawer cover and push both drawers into the cabinet. Fasten
them with the screws.
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